Amsterdam is a lovely cherry red, though it is not over-the-top or very in your face. It applies evenly and wears pretty well, and I find that it does leave a bit of a stain behind after it wears off. If I want it to be a bolder, more pin-up red, I pair it with a red liner (like NYX Soft Matte liner in Cherry Skies.) It feels comfortable, but if worn often the Soft Mattes can dry the lips a little bit.

NYX's lip creams are probably my favorite makeup product, period. Amsterdam has great color payoff and a comfortable, light texture. I've found that with any of the SMLCs, if you put a tacky layer of balm on before application, it saves your lips from a liquid lipstick-level of drying. However, I think this is a red more for warm-toned skin. The website describes this as a "pure red," which made me think it would turn out neutral on my lips. It's really more orangey, probably in the same color family as MAC's Lady Danger. Regardless, a fantastic product and beautiful color if you're down for bright, red-orange lipstick.

Lip color:pure red.. like Mac Ruby wooMy skin tone for ref: NC35-37ProsCheapsmells like candy right under my nose.. nice!I could finish 1 tube in a month! Not much product in thereI do like the vacation themed SMLC namesnice light weight matte formulaDoe foot applicator is precise so you dont need a lip pencil if you on a budget, go for thisso many shades to choose for every skin tone packaging shows the lip color... makes it easy to shop ConsFeathers after 2 hoursdoesnt last after mealsI mixed with nyx 'Dubai' and turned out a nice burgundy shade, perfect for fall! Lov2xHighly recommend. Buy3x

Pros: InexpensiveRich color payoff (bright, true red)Sweet smell dissipates quicklyDoes not peel/crack as long as lips are moisturizedWears off evenlyPleasant mouse-like texture, even applicationCruelty-freeCan easily layer lip balm on top without smearing colorCons:Noticeable clumping on/near inner lip after 3-4 hoursSlightly drying after 2+ hours of wear

This colour is one of the most amazing reds I ever used. I am a NC30-35 for reference. However, as mentioned earlier on this page, the lip cream comes with an user guide. You really have to layer the lip cream, because when first applied, it does not really have colour pay off. Let it dry for five minutes after the first application and than add another layer. It is stunning!